Here we present a guide to philanthropic organizations that are working diligently to better the lives of others – serving the unhoused, the elderly, animal welfare, the environment, children and adults facing food insecurity as well as social justice and equity issues.

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In a world too often defined by inequity, the LA84 Foundation and the Play Equity Fund aim to give all kids access to – and opportunity through – sport and play

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In the mid-nineties, a group of Latino/a civic leaders began to meet to discuss and address issues the Los Angeles Latino/a community faced.

We are proud of our legacy as a leader in innovative programming for people living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia and for their families.

We are located in the heart of Hollywood and serve children and families throughout Los Angeles County.

The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) organizes and serves individuals, institutions and coalitions to build power, transform public opinion, and change policies to achieve full human, civil and labor rights.

Our BIG goal is to push all kinds of money to nonprofit organizations – as much as possible to as many as possible.

With sanctuaries in L.A. and New York, we care for hundreds of rescued farm animals and host tours and events where visitors can meet them.

The International Institute of Los Angeles (IILA) was founded in 1914 to help immigrant women and girls adapt to their new lives in Los Angeles.

The Library Foundation of Los Angeles (LFLA) helps advance the mission of the Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL).

Systemic barriers result in an uneven playing field for learning and achievement. At LAEP,we remove barriers by promoting agency, building capacity, and focusing on sustainable systems change with a community-led and culturally responsive approach.

The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank has been mobilizing resources to fight hunger in L.A. County since 1973.

Mental Health America of Los Angeles (MHALA) is among the largest and most comprehensive nonprofit mental health agencies in Los Angeles County.

Your gift makes a difference in the lives of working dogs, handlers and those affected by earthquakes, tornados, hurricanes and other disasters around the world.

Since 1973, Olive Crest has transformed the lives of over 200,000 children and their families. We work tirelessly to meet the individual needs of kids in crisis by providing safe homes, counseling, and education for both youth and their parents.

An Orange County where every person receives a quality education, is financially stable, is healthy and thriving, and has a place to call home.

Para Los Niños serves L.A.’s neediest children and families, placing education at the core of our work.

For 25 years, Think Together has grown into one of California’s leading providers of after-school, expanded learning, early learning and school improvement.

PUENTE has served over 120,000 constituents since 1985, providing high-quality educational programs and comprehensive wrap-around services.

They assist over 9,000 precious souls annually, with a special focus on families and seniors. In fact, 85 cents of every dollar is going to life-transforming services and they receive zero government support.